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anonymous
writes:PLEASE HELP ME!!I don't know what to do when i get my period on a school day. This morning i was having a pretty light period, then when I got to school, like all my nerves went off and my period suddenly turned heavy. During my 1st hour class i had unbearable cramps, and i could hardly walk to my 2nd class without that feeling of sickness from the period. I had to leave at the beginning of 2nd hour just cuz i knew i couldn't make it through gym. so now I'm home and I just need to know how to deal with my period when i'm at school. Another side effect i had was that i couldn't talk to ANYBODY without feeling like i was going to burst into tears. I ended up crying when my mom came and got me. And every girl at school never even looks the slightest bit like they're EVER having a problem. How the heck do they deal with it? Please tell me if u have any tips on what i can do. Thanks!sorry if it's long. :)
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reader, justme3 +, writes (25 September 2008):
i know how you feel. I get horrible pains too and more now since i'm in cross country [track&field] it bothers me a lot. I take aleve [2 tablets] it truly helps alot. Also when you have it dont think too much about it. try to keeep your mind occupied with something else. The mind usually tricks our body and if you think it hurts you're not gonna be able to alleviate the pain
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reader, [][]Xx*Jess_Marie*xX[][]  +, writes (23 September 2008):
heyy, Look, im 15 and I get my periods too.When I get mine they sometimes are really heavy and the pain is unbearable, I usually take 2 panadol tablets in the morning and I take them to school just incase my cramps come back!I ALWAYS keep tablets in my bag just incase it happens!I hope that helps, Well byee
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 September 2008): hi,
when i started, i was just the same. the week seemed to last forever! i didnt get pain at first, just blushed when anyone talked to me. but eventually i got the pains. i know it sucks, but theres not much you can do. painkillers are good but dont get addicted. a hot water bottle in bed helps.
when you are "on" you loose a lot of red blood cells. a small bit of dark chocolate helps to replace them and tastes good :D.
hope it gets easyer.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): hey!
this is what i was like when i was at skool! im 23 and still have really bad period pains (today ws one of those days- which is why i replied)
when i was in school my skin use to turn all yellow- like i was going to pass out-i felt shaky-thirsty- and all i could feel was my cramps.
I never went on the pill-ive heard of the bad side affects.
but over time i did manage to control it.
i got a diary and jotted down the dates and times of when my 'flow' was heavy. sometimes im was 1 week early or 1 week late- also you can tell that youre about to begin youre period because you might feel emotional ( like youre going to cry) and youre breasts and other body parts may hurt. Anyways - i used my diary- and i realised that the first 3 days were the most heaviest- so i always carried a packet of painkillers in my bag for them 3 days. the night before my period actualy began i took 1 pain killer- and then after breakfast in the morning i took 2 painkillers to keep the pain away. at home i used a hot water bottle. Also a hot bath can help with the pain (put some 'evening primrose oil' in the bath- its available from boots and all good pharmacys') and then i always had a warm drink like milk ( dry and avoid tea and coffee on the days of your period- caffine is not good!) -- even now- i still have days where i feel really shaky- butttt i can manage it now- and its not to bad- speak to your mum/sister/auntie. theres no point in telling teachers because they always think youre trying to make an excuse of getting out of lesson.
but really- u will be ok- youre young and it must be realy difficult- try not to take to many pain killers.
see a doctor or nurse if it gets really bad- dont worry they will jus ask u a few questions- they wont ask to seee ur private bits unless they reallly are worried about something. but youre symptoms sound like normal cramps.
love and *GOD bless!*
friend xxx
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reader, maid_Marian_vetbabe  +, writes (22 September 2008):
 The best thing Iv found is to take some pain killers before i get any cramps, and then when they do come on they dont seem to be nearly as strong. And just keep taking them at the 4 hour or 6 hour intervals that the packet says!
If it is really really bad, you can talk to your doctor and they might be able to prescribe you something stronger to help with the pain.
:-D Good luck honey! Hope this helps
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): Hey, I'm so sorry, periods are very different. I've never had a problem, but I had a friend who used to be totally out of action for three days every months at school and college. She just went to bed with a hot water bottle! Seeing a doctor is probably good for reassurance and just to check, but I don't think going on the pill is necessarily a great idea. It can have rotten side effects, you know. Have you got a nice teacher you can talk to about this? And they could tell the rest of the staff so next time they'll already be understanding. I bet if you tell the other girls they will be sympathetic too; they can understand what you're going through, even if they aren't so strongly affected. Don't worry, you can sort it!
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reader, birdynumnums  + ♥, writes (22 September 2008):
 When your period is this heavy and this uncomfortable, you should get your Mom to bring you to see a good OB/GYN for a thorough exam. I'm sure that they will be able to give you help with your pain and give you some insight on how to deal with your monthly flow. I wouldn't be surprised if they recommended that you should be on the Pill in order to be able to know exactly when your period will arrive each month, which would be a great help and comfort in order to plan around it and deal with that first day, and it might regulate it a bit too. Take care!
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reader, goodlistener +, writes (22 September 2008):
Hello, most girls don't have to worry about their periods, all they need to do is pad up. But I know how you feel I used to have the same problems as you. Nothing can prepare you, you need to be prepared. I used to go the school and end up in the toilets crying as my stomach hurt so much, also I was very emotional. The best advice I can give you is to get some painkillers and take some before school so they are working as you are in school. Also make sure you have enough pads and the right absorbancy. Really there is not much else you can do, That worked for me. If you need anymore help go see your doctor. My friend had the same problem too, her doctor put her on the pill to calm her periods down.
Well I hope I have been some help,
Wishing you the best xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): See your doctor. You might have a medical condition that makes your periods unusually painful.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): hi i have it to
alot of girls are lucky and dont have it at school but some arent so lucky.
take something that takes the pain away but my school lets me sit in a room with just me.
good luck
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